Red Wings vs. Jets Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Wednesday, Dec. 20

We have your Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Detroit Red Wings hit the road to face the Winnipeg Jets.

The Winnipeg Jets (18-9-3) are set to host the Detroit Red Wings (15-12-4) in a clash of cross-conference rivals. As the Jets look to rebound from a recent overtime loss, the Red Wings are eager to break out of a three-game losing streak and regain their early-season form.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets Odds Info

Moneyline: Detroit Red Wings +135 (BetMGM) / Winnipeg Jets -155 (DraftKings)

Puck Line: -1.5 – Detroit Red Wings -180 (DraftKings) / Winnipeg Jets +155 (BetRivers)

Total: 6.5 – -109 (BetRivers) / -112 (BetRivers)

Game Info

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Time: 07:30 PM

Location: Canada Life Centre – Winnipeg, MB

TV: ESPN+

Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends

• This season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 18 overs and 13 unders.
• On the road this season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 10 overs and 4 unders.
• As the underdog this season, the Detroit Red Wings have hit 12 overs and 9 unders.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Trends

• This season, the Winnipeg Jets have hit 14 overs and 16 unders.
• At home this season, the Winnipeg Jets have hit 6 overs and 10 unders.
• As the favorite this season, the Winnipeg Jets have hit 8 overs and 8 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the last two seasons, the Winnipeg Jets and the Detroit Red Wings have faced off three times, with the Jets emerging victorious in two of those encounters. The games spanned from January 10, 2023, to October 26, 2023, showcasing a competitive edge between the two teams. In terms of betting statistics, the Jets have covered the spread twice, while the Red Wings have done so once. The over/under betting results have leaned towards high-scoring games, with the over hitting twice and the under just once. The home team has had the advantage, winning two out of the three games. The Jets have shown a strong offensive presence, scoring a total of 15 goals across the three games, while the Red Wings have netted 10 goals. The goaltending performance has varied, with the Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck posting a save percentage ranging from 0.727 to 0.972 across the games, and the Red Wings’ goaltenders, including James Reimer and Ville Husso, showing save percentages of 0.893 and 0.865, respectively, in their last appearances.

The most recent game on October 26, 2023, ended with a 4-1 victory for the Winnipeg Jets over the Detroit Red Wings. The Jets, who were the favorites with a closing moneyline of -125, managed to cover the spread of 1.5, and the game resulted in an under, with a total score of 5 against a closing over/under of 6.5. Nikolaj Ehlers and Nino Niederreiter were among the key contributors for the Jets, with Ehlers opening the scoring and Niederreiter sealing the win with a goal and an assist. The Jets’ goaltender, Connor Hellebuyck, delivered an impressive performance with a save percentage of 0.972, stopping 35 out of 36 shots. Despite the Red Wings winning more faceoffs, they were unable to capitalize on their chances, with their lone goal coming from Lucas Raymond. The Jets’ power play did not convert on their opportunities, but their even-strength play was dominant, accounting for all four goals scored.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets Predictions

The Winnipeg Jets, holding a strong record and sitting comfortably in the upper echelon of the Central Division, face off against a Detroit Red Wings team that’s been struggling to find consistency. The Jets, despite a recent overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, have shown resilience with a 6-1-1 record in their last eight games. The Red Wings, on the other hand, are looking to snap a three-game skid and climb back up the Atlantic Division standings. With both teams eager for a win, this matchup at the Canada Life Centre promises to be a tightly contested affair.

Offensively, the Jets have been led by Mark Scheifele, who tops the team in goals and points. However, they’ll be without their leading goal-scorer Kyle Connor due to injury, putting more pressure on players like Nikolaj Ehlers and Pierre-Luc Dubois to step up. The Red Wings have their own offensive weapon in Alex DeBrincat, who leads the team in goals and points. Detroit will need DeBrincat, along with the recently acquired Patrick Kane, to spark their offense if they hope to overcome the Jets’ defense, which has been bolstered by the stellar goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck.

Defensively, both teams have had their struggles, but the Jets have the edge with Hellebuyck’s solid performances in net. The Red Wings’ goaltending situation is less certain, with injuries to Ville Husso and Alex Lyon leading to James Reimer likely starting between the pipes. This game could come down to which team can tighten up defensively and capitalize on power-play opportunities. With the Jets’ power play cooling off recently and the Red Wings looking to improve their penalty kill, special teams could very well be the difference-maker in this contest.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets Pick

The decision to pick ‘Over’ is influenced by the offensive capabilities of both teams and the recent trends that suggest a high-scoring game. The Winnipeg Jets, despite missing Kyle Connor, have shown they can put up significant numbers on the scoreboard, with players like Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers stepping up. The Detroit Red Wings, with Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, also have the firepower to contribute to a high goal total. Additionally, the Jets’ power play, although recently in a slump, has the potential to break out at any moment, especially against a Red Wings team that’s been struggling on the penalty kill.

Historically, the head-to-head matchups have seen the ‘Over’ hit twice in the last three games, indicating a tendency towards more goals rather than fewer when these two teams meet. The most recent encounter ended with a total of 5 goals, just under the line set for this game, but with both teams pushing for a win and possibly taking more risks, the likelihood of an ‘Over’ result is enhanced. Furthermore, with the Red Wings’ current goaltending situation and the Jets’ offensive threats, this game has all the makings of surpassing the 6.5 total line set by oddsmakers.

The Pick: Over 6.5 -112 (BetRivers)

Detroit Red Wings vs. Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

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